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Apr 5, 5:08 PM

Free TC Electronic TonePrint Editor Now Available

In response to popular demand, TC Electronic has released free TonePrint Editor software, which allows for the creation of custom sounds for the company's TonePrint family of pedals. The software comes with a... Read more »
Apr 4, 7:18 PM

Novation Announces Launchpad S

With the Launchpad, Novation provided an outstanding solution for hands-on control over Ableton Live. The Launchpad's intuitive 64-pad grid design makes it a breeze to launch loops and clips, trigger drums and... Read more »
Apr 4, 5:01 AM

Convictions in Joss Stone Murder Plot

Two men accused of plotting to rob and kill Grammy-winning singer Joss Stone because of her connections with the Royal Family have been convicted in a unanimous verdict. Kevin Liverpool and Junior Bradshaw of... Read more »
Apr 3, 5:02 PM

Capitol Records Wins Lawsuit Against ReDigi

We recently reported on a new startup company, ReDigi, which intended to buy "used" iTunes files and resell them, in similar fashion to used book and record stores. Now a U.S. District Judge has ruled against ReDigi... Read more »
Apr 2, 5:16 PM

Gibson Buys Majority Stake in TEAC

Gibson has announced that they are expanding their interest in the pro audio world with the purchase of a majority stake in TEAC, parent company of TASCAM. Gibson has tendered an all-cash offer for 157,447,000... Read more »
Apr 1, 9:01 PM

Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Dies

Producer Phil Ramone passed away on March 30, at the age of 79. With credits ranging from Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel, Tony Bennet to Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan to Paul Simon, Luciano Pavarotti to Brian Setzer, and... Read more »
Mar 31, 10:05 AM

I Can’t Get That Song Out Of My Head!

Is there anything worse than having a song — especially a song you aren't particularly fond of — stuck in your head? Despite best efforts, it's seemingly impossible to get a catchy tune, sometimes known as an... Read more »
Mar 30, 12:05 AM

Novation Releases Launchkey Apps for iPad

Novation has released free iPad apps for the Launchpad and Launchkey. The Launchpad app can be used to create beats and music instantly with the iPad, using high-quality loops and sounds. The Launchkey app is a... Read more »
Mar 29, 5:54 PM

Robert Zildjian Passes

One of the leading figures in the percussion industry passed away on March 27, 2013. Robert "Bob" Zildjian died at the age of 89. Born in 1923 in Boston, Zildjian was descended from a line of ancestors who included... Read more »
Mar 28, 6:42 PM

Bon Scott Honored

The late Bon Scott, original lead singer with AC/DC who passed away in 1980, is being honored with a monument in his birthplace. The town of Kirrimuir, Scotland, where Scott was born in 1946, is putting up a statue... Read more »
Mar 27, 8:03 PM

The Dark Side of the Moon Turns 40

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the release of one of the biggest albums of all time: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. The album was originally released in the U.S. on March 10, 1973, where it was... Read more »
Mar 26, 6:52 PM

Sell Those Old, Used, Worn Out MP3s

Recently, the Supreme Court opened a door that may have interesting effects on the music biz. The court ruled in favor of a student who was selling used textbooks on eBay, citing the "first sale" doctrine, which... Read more »
Mar 25, 3:10 PM

Audio-Technica Founder Passes

Early this month, Hideo Matsushita passed away at the age of 93. Matsushita was the founder and executive emeritus of Audio-Technica. Born in 1919, Matsushita moved to Tokyo in 1951. He went to work at the... Read more »
Mar 21, 7:03 PM

Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo 2013

The AES Nashville Section has announced that this year's Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo will be held May 14 and May 15, 2013, in (as you'd expect) Nashville — and Sweetwater is proud to be a sponsor... Read more »
Mar 19, 7:24 PM

Win a Chance to Record with an Acclaimed Producer!

Sweetwater Studios, in association with M Music & Musicians magazine, is offering you the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to win a 5-song recording project with producer Mark Hornsby! The prize package... Read more »
Mar 19, 12:01 AM

Titanic Violin Found

Of all the stories told about the Titanic disaster, one of the most famous describes the ship's orchestra playing on the deck as passengers climbed into lifeboats and the vessel went down. It was thought that band... Read more »
Mar 17, 12:04 PM

VH & LL Cool J

Eddie Van Halen posted a picture of himself on Twitter in the studio with LL Cool J, igniting rumors that he will appear on the rapper's upcoming album due to be released on April 30. Other guest appearances on the... Read more »
Mar 16, 7:03 PM

Hendrix Pop-up News

If you'll be in London April 1-12, make time to visit the Jimi Hendrix "pop-up" store, which will be open in Soho during those dates. The store will feature Hendrix's full catalog on CD and vinyl, limited edition... Read more »
Mar 16, 8:02 AM

LED Screen Falls at Ultra Music Festival, 3 Injured.

An accident at the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival, a dance/electronic music festival held in downtown Miami, has injured three, including two workers who were seriously hurt. A section of LED screen about seven... Read more »
Mar 15, 7:05 AM

Spotify Founder Predicts Increased Artist Revenue

In a story reported by the Los Angeles Times based on a presentation at SXSW, Daniel Ek, founder of Spotify, predicts increased revenue for artists as streaming media becomes more prevalent. Ek states that Spotify... Read more »
Mar 14, 10:03 PM

Vivaldi Makes You Smarter and Copland Makes You Feel Better

Many people have experienced the mood lifting (or mood killing) effects of certain pieces of music. Then there was the highly disputed "Mozart Effect," the idea that classical music can make you smarter. But now... Read more »
Mar 14, 8:03 PM

Instrument Passports Proposed

Own an instrument made from wood or other materials on the endangered species list? Traveling can be a scary proposition. Your instrument could be seized if you try to enter or leave a country without proper... Read more »
Mar 13, 8:32 PM

SSL Announces AWS 916

The AWS 916 from SSL is a short-loaded version of the popular AWS 924 console, equipped with 16 channels. There is an upgrade path for installing eight more channels, bringing an AWS 916 to full AWS 924 specs. Aside... Read more »
Mar 13, 8:26 PM

American Academy of Arts and Letters Inducts Bob Dylan

The American Academy of Arts and Letters, a prestigious arts "honor society" founded in 1989, has inducted Bob Dylan. The Academy consists of 250 artists, composers, architects, musicians, and writers who are... Read more »

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